Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program


	ORTOP wishes to thank the 2009 ORTOP Sponsors of our FIRST LEGO League program Our FLL Championship Event Sponsors Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor Platinum Sponsor RadiSys Tech America Gold Sponsor Bonneville Power Administration PhTECH Silver Sponsor ESCO IBM ONAMI Supporting Sponsor Electro Scientific Industries Vernier Software and Technology Vista Masonic Lodge No. 215 FIRST National Partnerships with _______________ The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program is an excellent way for young people to experience the excitement of technical creativity and gain insights in the possibility of a a technical careers. Participating on an FLL team is a fun way to learn about mechanical design and computer programming as well as teamwork and other life skills. No previous technical or programming experience is required to join a team. The robots are programmed using a "flow chart" rather than a traditional programming language. Coaches sometimes have the help of a technical mentor to help teach the team members how to build and program a robot. Many teams combine the roles of coach and mentor in or two adults. ORTOP offers free workshops for potential coaches and mentors. Teams are made up of young people from nine to fourteen years old. Teams can be organized at schools, at clubs or troops, or in neighborhoods. The main requirement is that an adult take the responsibility for registering a team and scheduling their meetings. New coaches should review our information on fundraising and scholarships. The ORTOP FLL Qualifying Tournaments are open to Oregon teams and teams that reside in a county that adjoins the Oregon state boundary, such as Clark County, Washington. Teams outside these areas are welcome to apply for participation at an Oregon tournament but should a tournament become full, teams from Oregon and adjoining counties will be given first priority. Learn how to start a team.

FIRST LEGO League

(4th - 9th Graders)

ages 9 - 14 years old

CHEER ON OREGON'S FLL TEAMS AT
Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO League 2009 Championship
presented by Rockwell Collins
Click here for details

**Transforming Transportation:** Can FIRST LEGO League teams transform the way we look at transportation? The key to the 2009 “Smart Move” Challenge is accessing people, places, goods and services in the safest, most efficient way possible. In this journey, teams will consider many modes of transportation beyond their daily routine and streamline their options by making smart moves!
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2009 FLL/ORTOP Schedule
(See color key below)
*Q: My child (or my student) wants to be on a FIRST* LEGO League Team in Fall 2009 ? A: Click Here for information How to Start a Team in Oregon & see the "Get into the Game" video ORTOP can not place children onto existing teams.** For more information how to be involved click here.
May 4	FLL team registration & kit ordering open.
June-Sept	Free workshops for coaches & mentors By Popular Request! ORTOP FLL Workshop Materials now online!
about Aug. 15	Smart Move Field Set-up Kits/Mats Shipped to registered Teams from LEGO Education in Kansas
Sept.3	International Challenge Released
OCT 5	FLL team registration closes on Oct. 5, 2009
Sept.-Nov.	Teams meet one to three times a week
Oct 5	ORTOP Tournament Registration Opens
Oct. 14	ORTOP Tournament Registration Closes
Oct. 24	FIRST DAY @ OMSI
December 5, 6 & 12, 13.	ORTOP Qualifying Tournaments in locations in Oregon & SW Washington Most tournaments will be open to the public
Jan 16 & 17, 2010	ORTOP Championship Tournaments -- ~30% of teams will be invited to attend one of these tournaments based on qualifying tournaments

Color Key for Schedule above
Handled by FIRST in Manchester, NH
Handled by ORTOP in Portland, OR

QUESTIONS???

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is for students ages 9 - 14. For information about the program in Oregon and SW Washington send email to questions@ortop.org

"GET INTO THE GAME" Video Click Here

To learn how to involve your child on a FIRST LEGO League Team next year-click here

FLL-at-a-Glance

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Other FIRST Robotics Programs


	ORTOP FLL Headlines Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO League 2009 Championships presented by Rockwell Collins were held on January 16 and 17, 2010 at Liberty High School in Hillsboro. Here are the awards distributed at the tournaments: January 16, 2010 January 17, 2010 Here are slide shows featuring some of the team members at the tournaments: January 16, 2010 January 17, 2010 ____________________________ 2009 FLL EVALUATION SURVEYS FLL TEAM MEMBER SURVEY LINK FLL COACH/MENTOR SURVEY LINK ___________________ FIRST e-NEWSLETTERS FIRST e-Newsletter - Oct. 2009 ____________________________ Transitioning from FLL to FTC? - Is your FLL team or some of your FLL team members thinking of trying FIRST Tech Challenge? Click Here for a letter to FLL coaches FTC Try-It Sessions Registration 2009 ORTOP FLYER Information about FLL, FTC and JFLL Please download and distribute freely! _______________________________ ORTOP FLL ALUMNI Are you an FLL Alum? Tell us what you are doing now. Oregon Road Conditions